Hambergite and Brucite Physical Properties

Hambergite

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.33-2.372.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hambergite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Brucite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hambergite and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hambergite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.